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Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Power Bites

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Zesty, no-bake energy bites packed with plant-based protein and fiber. These bites combine lemon zest, poppy seeds, and almond butter in a sweet, chewy, nutrient-dense snack perfect for pre-workout, post-workout, or midday cravings.

  • Total Time: 15
  • Yield: 12 bites 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup rolled oats
½ cup vanilla protein powder
½ cup almond butter
¼ cup honey
¼ cup chopped dates
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 tablespoon chia seeds
Zest of 2 organic lemons

Instructions

Soak dates in warm water for 10 minutes, drain, and finely chop
In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, protein powder, poppy seeds, chia seeds, and lemon zest
Add almond butter, honey, and chopped dates to the dry ingredients
Stir until the mixture is sticky and forms into balls
Roll into 12 equal-sized balls using your hands
Chill or freeze the bites for 30 minutes to set

Notes

For gluten-free: use certified gluten-free rolled oats
For nut-free: substitute sunflower seed butter for almond butter
Store in airtight container in fridge up to 10 days
Customize with ½ tsp turmeric or 1 tbsp ground flaxseeds for immunity boost

  • Author: Elena
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Category: High Protein Snacks
  • Method: No-bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bite
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 17mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 1.2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg